Tech Stressing Out Users of All Ages

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If you feel overwhelmed by all of the gadgets, tech devices and
social networking in your life, you’re not alone.

A new report from the University of Cambridge found that one in
three people claim they’ve been overwhelmed by various forms of
communications technologies – from email and texting to Facebook
and Twitter – over the years, so much so that they’ve
felt the need to escape it.

The study, which spoke to nearly 1,300 people in the United
Kingdom, found that those frequently overwhelmed by tech are more
likely to feel less satisfied with their life as a whole. Those
who felt in control of their use of communications technology
were more likely to report higher levels of overall life
satisfaction.

Some people are taking extra steps to limit the tech in their
lives, with 36 percent of adults and 43 percent of those ages 10
to 18 cutting back.

"There is much discussion about whether communications technology
is affecting us for the better or worse," said John Clarkson,
lead study author and professor at University of Cambridge. "The
research has shown that
communications technology is seen by most as a positive tool,
but there are examples where people are not managing usage as
well as they could be."

About 36 percent of parents found that technology at least
sometimes disrupted family life, while 58 percent believe their
family would benefit from having tech-free time around the house.